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The easy way to make a ‘Fractured’ card! Video tutorial & free project sheet!

You may have seen these cards online lately; they're quite popular.  It looked s bit intimidating to me; I thought I'd have to do a lot of measuring to get the pieces to fit exactly.  

Well my team member Karen shared how to make them at our August Team meeting and I was surprised to learn it's quite easy peasy!  So I had to share the fractured card on a recent Live video so YOU could see how fun & quick it is.

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I chose to use the Hello, Irresistible designer paper and the Irresistible Blooms stamp set; both Online Exclusives. See all of our products available online here.  There are so many they have their own category!  

This card starts out with a full 4" X 5 1/4" layer of designer paper.  The center squares and strips are added on directly over the designer paper!  No measuring needed!!  

**Get the free project sheet here Download Irresistible Blooms Fractured card

This pretty designer paper is in low inventory.  Do you have it yet?  It's just beautiful!

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My center squares are approximately 2" in size and are from the Stylish Shapes dies – the middle die of the 5 square dies. I chose to add a 2 1/4" layer under my square.  

Tip: Once you adhere your square to the upper center (eyeballing, no measuring needed) you will start adding your 1/4" X 5" strips of card stock.  You start at the upper center.  Leave the excess strips hanging off the card until you're done; then just trim off.  *watch the video below to see my helpful tips for success. 

Here are both cards I shared in the video; one in Pretty Peacock and the other in Petal Pink. 

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Which do you prefer?  One is soft and pretty and the other is vibrant. I like the 1/4" strips to match the card base; I feel it gives a greater sense of continuity.  

I kept these cards quite simple but you could certainly add more to it.  

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Click here or on the photo below to watch the video.  I believe it will give you the confidence to try it.  

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• 24 hour sale extended through today!!! And a Fun Fold Poinsettia Card

  November 25, 2020

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  There were a few technical glitches during the big sale yesterday so Stampin' Up! decided to extend the sale another 24 hours!!  Yay!!  Go here to order and take advantage of this rare sale when things like card stock, Blends markers, ink pads & punches are all on sale!  

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  Here is the list of excluded items for the sale.  download the 2020 Holiday Extravaganza sale excluded list

  **All orders using the host code below that are over $55 will receive 3 things FREE from me:

  1. A free Winter Snow embossing folder
  2. 10 free cards from me!
  3. My 22 project Curvy Celebrations PDF tutorial.

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  I realized I hadn't shared these pretty fun fold cards made with the Poinsettia Petals suite.  They were made during my Stamp with Me Live last month.  You can watch in the video below. 

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  Isn't it pretty?  I used the Poinsettia Place designer paper and the Poinsettia Petals bundle plus Metallic pearls & the All the Trimmings ribbon combo as well as the Vanilla/Gold ribbon. 

  Here's the inside: 

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  Measurements:

  • Card Base 5 1/2" X 5 1/4" scored at 4 1/4"
    CS – same color as base 4 1/8" X 3 5/8"
    2 pieces designer paper 4" X 1 1/4" for sides and one more at 7/8" X 5 1/4" for top (or a textured piece of CS instead).
    2 pieces neutral CS for front and inside
    A die-cut flower, snowflake etc 

  You can see the Poinsettia Place suite of products here.  They're so pretty!

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  November Specials!

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  Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're available in my Shop here.  

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  We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US.   They make great gifts for your stamping friends!  

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• Easy Tag Topper Gift card holder

  November 24, 2020

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  Today's the big sale!  Almost everything is 10% off from the Annual Catalog! *see the excluded list below

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  This includes the following items plus bundles & even suites!  Go here to order: 

  • Stamparatus
  • Blends markers!
  • Punches & dies!
  • Most card stock packs (excluding White, Vanilla & Pumpkin Pie)
  • Ribbons & embellishments
  • Ink pads & ink refills – fill your collections of colors! 
  • Clear Blocks, Dimensionals, Designer Paper 

  Here is the list of excluded items for the sale.  download the 2020 Holiday Extravaganza sale excluded list

  **All orders using the host code below that are over $55 will receive 3 things FREE from me:

  1. a free Winter Snow embossing folder
  2. 10 free cards!
  3. my 22 project Curvy Celebrations PDF tutorial (see below)

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  I bet this year many of us will be giving gift cards more than ever.  This social distancing is hard but during the Holiday's it's going to be so tough!  If you are missing celebrating with your family this year I feel for you.  Holidays are meant to be enjoyed together. But if it keeps us and them safe I'm sure it's the right decision. But we don't have to like it, right?! 

  Here's a fun gift card holder you can make to give those gift cards in. 

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  I made one during last week's Facebook Live but you can see the video below, or here on my YouTube Channel. 

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  The measurements are as follows: 

  • 5” X 4 ¼” – score at ½” and 2 ¾", *get 4 from one sheet of CS
  • White tag – 2” X 6” scored at 4”, Black band is 1” X 5”
  • White rectangle die-cut (Stitched So Sweetly) is 2 3/4" X 1 5/8" 

  *The gift card is the last project on the video below; you can fast forward through the cards if you'd like. 

  Products Used:

  Tag Buffet stamp set, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Fancy Tag Topper Punch, Red, White & Black CS, Blends markers, rhinestones

  Remember you can find me here on Facebook 6 times a month! 

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  Check out my November specials below:

  Current Host code is NQHKDKZR

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  Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're available in my Shop here.  

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• We’re making explosion pop-up cards!!

  November 23, 2020

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  On my Stamp with Me Live I shared these cards and how easy it is to make an explosion card.  

  These cards look pretty ordinary from the front but there's a surprise inside; see below:

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  Isn't it cool?  And it's super easy to do.  It's a 6" square of designer paper that you fold in halves with a bone folder. No measuring at all!  

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  Here's the template for the explosion card. 

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  Here's a masculine birthday made with the Plaid Tidings designer paper and Many Mates stamp set.

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  These are so fun to make.  And you can add a bit more fun to the card by adding in some confetti, punched pieces or sequins to the inside.  What a surprise they'll enjoy! 

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  Join me here on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:30 pm Central Time.  You can either watch or prep your pieces to create right along with me!  

  Here's the video: 

  Measurements to prep:

  Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"

  Front – DSP: one at 1 3/4" X 4 1/4" across, banners are 1 1/2" X 5 1/2" and 1 1/2" X 4 1/2"

  Greeting on a punched or die-cut circle, layered with other punches or dies.

  Inside DSP is 6" square, White is 2 3/4" square.

  Additional supplies:

  Ink, embellishments, bone folder, dimensionals, glue

   

  Products used:

  Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce & Pretty Peacock CS

  Classic Christmas, 'Tis the Season & Plaid Tidings DSP.

  Other: Poinsettia Petals & Many Mates stamp sets, Snowflakes, Circles Collection & Poinsettia dies plus Tailored Tag & Label Me Lovely punches

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  November Specials!

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  All online orders receive my FREE Curvy Celebrations 22 project PDF Tutorial! 

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  Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're available in my Shop here.  

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  We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US.   They make great gifts for your stamping friends!  

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